“Without promotion; something terrible happens – nothing”

July 16, 2015

So said PT Barnum.

The Bristol Business Network event at Old Down Manor on the 15th July proved just how valuable promotion is in enhancing any business. Looking at the word in more detail and you can see how just how ideal a networking event is in generating opportunities for your business/organisation

Promotion – an activity that supports or encourages a cause, venture, or aim; the publicizing of a product, organization, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness.

All of which were clearly being demonstrated at the event – networking over drinks taken on the terrace overlooking both the Severn Crossings and during a fantastic lunch – compliments to the Chef!

Jon Beake (Wessex RFCA ) and Major Jason Mather (105 Battalion REME) delivered a great introduction to the Corporate Covenant, the Employer Recognition Scheme and the role of reservists and how they can really add a huge amount to your business/orgainsation.

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1.Reservists will only be called-up for operations with the agreement of their employer in normal circumstances and only compulsorily in an event of dire national security, in which case we’ll all be glad they are being called-up! Therefore there is no danger of Reservist employees being taken away for military service and away from their employer without consultation and agreement unless the proverbial **** hits the fan. Hopefully that busts that myth and allays any related fear!

2.Richard Graves of GWS employs a Reservist and only has good things to say and is happy to talk to anyone about it from his experience – thank you Richard.